Trauma is defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. Everyone can think of an experience in their life that was deeply distressing, however; not everyone who experiences a trauma will end up with lasting symptoms. People who have symptoms that last more than six months after their event will develop a trauma disorder, Post Traumatic-stress disorder being the most likely.

Does any of this sound familiar?

• Trouble with sleep

• Unable to trust yourself or others

• Difficulty in relationships with friends and loved ones

• Always watching over your shoulder

• Beating yourself up for terrible things that have happened

• In a constant state of worry or sadness

• Avoiding being in public

• Avoiding and denying things that remind you of the past

• Surviving a life threatening or scary experience

All these symptoms impact someone living with trauma on a day-to-day basis, more than they would like to admit. If you are experiencing three or more of these symptoms, reach out to Life Chats for a consultation today. Trauma therapy will allow you to feel better and live the life you deserve.

Depression will impact 1 in 4 people during their lifetime. Most of the time, depression is a direct result of something that has happened in your life (trauma, loss, unexpected life change). Other times, depression is caused by a chemical imbalance, meaning that your body does not make the correct balance of chemicals for your brain to function optimally.

Are any of the following relatable?

• Wanting to stay in bed all day

• Not showering, brushing your teeth, or dressing in clean clothes each day

• Believing that you are worthless

• Avoiding people, even those you love

• Eating too much, or not at all

• Overwhelming feelings of sadness

• Physically hurting yourself

• Thoughts of being better off dead or your loved ones being better off without you

Living with depression takes a toll on your mental health. Engaging in therapy will allow you to take control of your life again. If you are living with any of these symptoms, give us a call at Life Chats Therapy. Let us help you remember all the reasons you want to live, and that the world is a better place with you in it!

Anxiety is another common mental health concern that is prevalent in our society today. Anxiety is often related to how we perform personally and professionally. Anxiety can manifest itself in your life in many ways that make life difficult.

Do you experience any of the following:

• Panic (anxiety) attacks

• Elevated heart rate

• Difficulty breathing

• Excessive worry about things out of your control

• Restless mind that will not turn off, especially at bedtime

• Constant second guessing of yourself

• Wondering if people like you

• Excessive grading of your interactions with others

Anxiety keeps you from living in the present moment. If you are experiencing more than three of these symptoms, give Life Chats Therapy a call to set up a consultation. We can teach you how to take control over your thoughts and be authentic to yourself.

Careers are an important part of many people’s lives. Those of us in the workforce will spend a grand majority of our waking hours working. That is why it is so important that we enjoy what we do for a living.

Is this you?

• “I hate this job!”

• “I want to try something new but don’t know what I would be good at.”

• “I am graduating high school. How should I know what to do with the rest of my life?”

• “I am burned out in my current field, but don’t want to go back to college.”

• “I am a new parent and am conflicted about whether or not to go back to work.”

Career counseling can give you a better sense of direction and make you more marketable using the skills you already have or by picking a direction for further training. If you want assistance with figuring out your next steps, call Life Chats today for career counseling!